OFCCP: Diversity in Tech,
Santa Clara,
CA.
The goal of this conference is to facilitate an increase in the pipeline of women, minorities, veterans, and workers with disabilities in the Software Engineering field. Representatives of tech companies, universities, and professional organizations will discuss common issues with, and best practices for, increasing diversity within the industry. Space is limited. Please contact Dan Kaplan in order to RSVP at
Kaplan.Daniel@dol.gov or (415) 625-7806.

Later This Month

Jun 6

OFCCP - The Complaint Process ,
Omaha,
NE.
Come and learn about the elements of retaliation complaints. This presentation includes regulatory statutes, time frames for filing complaints, and complaint processing.

Jun 6

OFCCP - Developing Written Affirmative Action Programs/ Workplace Accommodations,
Columbus,
OH.
This event is a two-part event. Part One (1) is designed to assist the contractor with the development of their written affirmative action programs, outlining their good faith efforts pertinent to women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Part Two (2) will cover the requirements of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, emphasizing workplace accommodations

Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health Meeting,
Washington,
DC.
OSHA is hosting a Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health (FACOSH) meeting.
FACOSH advises the Secretary of Labor on all matters relating to the occupational safety and health of federal employees. This includes providing advice on how to reduce the number of injuries and illnesses in the federal workforce and how to encourage each federal executive branch department and agency to establish and maintain effective occupational safety and health programs. The tentative agenda includes a discussion on an OPM status report regarding changes to the GS-0018, Safety and Occupational Health Management job series and updates from FACOSH subcommittees.

Jun 6

Town Hall Meetings to assist nuclear weapons workers,
Pasco,
WA.
The Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (DEEOIC) will host two town hall meetings in Pasco, Washington, to discuss the medical benefits provided under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). Discussion will include specific information concerning home health care services, the Privacy Act, and how to better serve EEOICPA claimants. DEEOIC's Hanford Resource Center staff will also be available at the town hall meetings for extended periods to assist individuals intersted in filing new claims under the EEOICPA. The town hall meetings will begin at 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The extended hours for resource center staff will be from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Jun 10

Latina Green Workshop in Philadelphia,
Philadelphia,
PA.
Presented by the Philadelphia Region's Women's Bureau, in collaboration with Congreso de Latinos Unidos, this free workshop is open to all Latina women in the greater Philadelphia area.
Participants will learn what green jobs are, how to get them, and the many benefits of green jobs including greater earning potential, more job openings, and jobs available to workers at any age and skill level. They will also learn how to start their own green company.
NOTE: This workshop will be presented in English only.

Jun 11

National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health Meeting,
Washington ,
DC.
OSHA is hosting a National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH) meeting. NACOSH was established under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to advise the secretaries of labor and health and human services on occupational safety and health programs and policies. The meeting will focus on occupational safety and health issues that temporary workers face and will include discussion on these issues. The tentative agenda includes remarks from Dr. David Michaels, assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health, and Dr. John Howard, director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and public comments.

Health Benefits Laws Compliance Assistance Seminar,
Burlington,
VT.
The Department of Labor, joined by the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation, is holding this seminar to bring small to medium sized employers and health plan service providers practical information, helpful tips and clarification regarding Vermont and federal health benefits laws. The seminar will cover the Affordable Care Act, HIPAA, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA and more.

Jun 12

What To Expect During An OFCCP Audit,
Detroit,
MI.
The Detroit District Office will provide technical / compliance assistance to supply and service contractors in: “What to expect during an OFCCP audit”.
The Wage and Hour Division will also be presenting information on its regulations.
To reserve your seat please contact Ms. Davis at 313.442.3360.
Please come join us!

Jun 12

Girl Rising Film Screening and Panel Discussion,
Washington,
DC.
Join us in commemorating World Day Against Child Labor with the screening of a 30 minute portion of the critically acclaimed film Girl Rising. Around the world, more than 100 million girls are involved in child labor. Many of these girls are working at the expense of going to school. The film tells the stories of girls from nine countries and the power of education to change lives. The screening will be followed by a panel discussing the critical relationship between promoting schooling for girls and efforts to reduce child labor globally.

Jun 18

Town Hall Meetings to assist nuclear weapons workers,
Santa Fe,
NM.
The Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (DEEOIC) will host two town hall meetings in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to discuss the medical benefits provided under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). Discussion will include specific information concerning home health care services, the Privacy Act, and how to better serve EEOICPA claimants. DEEOIC's traveling resource center staff will also be available before and after each town hall meeting to assist individuals intersted in filing a new claim under the EEOICPA. The town hall meetings will begin at 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The traveling resource center hours will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Town Hall Meetings to assist nuclear weapons workers,
Albuquerque,
NM.
The Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (DEEOIC) will host two town hall meetings in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to discuss the medical benefits provided under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). Discussion will include specific information concerning home health care services, the Privacy Act, and how to better serve EEOICPA claimants. DEEOIC's traveling resource center staff will also be available before and after each town hall meeting to assist individuals intersted in filing a new claim under the EEOICPA. The town hall meetings will begin at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The traveling resource center hours will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Women Veterans Employment Listening Session,
Washington,
DC.
The U.S. Department of Labor is kicking off its Women Veterans Employment Initiative with a listening session Wednesday, June 19, 2013, from 1 – 3:30 p.m. EDT in the Great Hall of the Frances Perkins Building in Washington, D.C. We hope you will join us for a facilitated discussion of the challenges for women veterans seeking employment.

Jun 20

OFCCP - What to Expect During an OFCCP Audit/ OFCCP Regulatory Update,
Omaha,
NE.
This is a training presentation that will provide insightful information pertinent to the OFFCP Audit process. This training will provide the contractor with an overview of all required information, to include: Workforce Analysis, Job Groups, Utilization, 2-Factor Analysis, Applicant Flow Information and Compensation Data.

Jun 20

OFCCP - Internet Applicant Rule Refresher,
Houston,
TX.
This workshop is a review of the Internet Applicant Guidelines, specifically as they pertain to conducting adverse impact analyses, data collection and data management. It is a "must attend" for Federal contractors who receive expressions of interest through the internet or other related electronic data technologies.

Jun 20

OFCCP - Annual Consumer Conference - Norwood, MA,
Norwood,
MA.
OFCCP - The Boston District Office is joining with the Mass Rehabilitation Commission on “Moving Beyond the Barriers: Secret to Successful Employment” – This two-day conference, sponsored by the Mass. Rehabilitation Commission, Mass. Commission for the Blind, Mass. Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council will provide consumers workshops on employment, advocacy, independent living, and assistive technology. OFCCP will be providing multiple workshops on Workers’ Rights and Disability Discrimination. Please come and join us for this important and informative event.

Jun 20

OFCCP: Construction and Compliance Webinar,
Portland,
OR.
Please join the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Portland Area Office for a webinar on Construction and Compliance. This “Webinar” is designed to provide federal construction contractors with basic information needed to successfully meet EEO obligations. The webinar seeks to familiarize contractors with OFCCP’s mission, jurisdictional purview and requirements under 41 CFR 60-4. To register for the webinar, click on "Event Web site" to open the registration web page, and then click on the "Register" button. On the registration form, enter your information and then click "Register Now".

Jun 20

Town Hall Meeting to assist nuclear weapons workers,
Grants,
NM.
The Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (DEEOIC) will host a town hall meeting in Grants, New Mexico, to discuss the medical benefits provided under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). Discussion will include specific information concerning home health care services, the Privacy Act, and how to better serve EEOICPA claimants. DEEOIC's traveling resource center staff will also be available before and after the town hall meeting to assist individuals intersted in filing a new claim under the EEOICPA. The town hall meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. The traveling resource center hours will be from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Jun 20

Prevailing Wage Conference,
Stony Brook ,
NY.
The Wage and Hour Division will host a conference to provide outreach on the rules concerning prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA).
Conference registration is from 7-9 am on Day 1 and the last session for that day ends at 5:00pm. Day 2’s first session begins at 8:00am and the last session for that day ends at 5:00pm.
To register for the conference, send an email to whdpwc@dol.gov that includes the participant’s name, title, organization and email address, as well as the location of the conference you wish to attend. There is no fee for attending; however, space is limited. Upon receipt of this information, a Labor Department representative will advise whether the request can be accommodated.

Jun 21

OFCCP - Analyzing Personnel Activity Data/ Internet Applicant Recordkeeping Rule,
Columbus,
OH.
This event is a two-part event. Part One (1) will discuss analyzing personnel activity data, including applicant flow and hire data, promotion data, and termination data. Part Two (2) will discuss maintaining applicant flow data, both for the Internet applicant and traditional applicant definitions. The discussion will also include the maintenance of employment records in paper and electronic format as well as accessibility of online systems.

Construction and Compliance,
Detroit,
MI.
The Detroit District Office will provide technical / compliance assistance to construction contractor’s in: “Construction and Compliance”.
The Wage and Hour Division will also be presenting information on its regulations.
To reserve your seat please contact Ms. Davis at 313.442.3360.
Please come join us!

Jun 26

Prevailing Wage Conference,
Atlantic City,
NJ.
The Wage and Hour Division will host a conference to provide outreach on the rules concerning prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA). Conference registration is from 7-9 am on Day 1 and the last session for that day ends at 5:00pm. Day 2’s first session begins at 8:00am and the last session for that day ends at 5:00pm. To register for the conference, send an email to whdpwc@dol.gov that includes the participant’s name, title, organization and email address, as well as the location of the conference you wish to attend. There is no fee for attending; however, space is limited. Upon receipt of this information, a Labor Department representative will advise whether the request can be accommodated.

Free Seminar: Understanding Special Minimum Wages under Section 14(c) of the FLSA ,
Texarkana,
TX.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will offer a free seminar in Texarkana, Texas on June 25, 2013 to assist employers and community rehabilitation programs (CRPs) in complying with Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Guardians and family members of workers with disabilities are invited and encouraged to attend as well.
There is no fee to attend this conference; however, space is limited. Registration starts at 8:00 AM and the seminar runs from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
If you wish to attend, please follow the registration prompt. You will receive a confirmation email once registration is complete. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Texarkana seminar, please contact Venecia Taylor at Taylor.Venecia@dol.gov.